Seems they might be music or tv related, maybe all similar topic.
1 Mom, or a queen, ruffled Marama behind tent. (7,4)
2 It may lead you on, but in a good way? (7,5)
3 Leave it on when altering height. (9)
4 First Monkey? (3,2,4)
5 Where Paul and Julie got Hitched, perhaps? (4,7)
6 A skeptic's test. (5,2)
7 Second Rock? (5)
8 Third Law consideration? (8)